Sessional Lecturer- CTL7016H Integrating Technology into the Classroom: Issues and Activities (0273)

Sessional Lecturer: CTL7016H - Integrating Technology into the Classroom: Issues and Activities (LEC 0273)

Course number and title: CTL7016H - Integrating Technology into the Classroom: Issues and Activities (LEC 0273)

Course description: This course deals with the use of computer technology in schools as tools for students in curricula other than computer studies. The role that technology can play in school restructuring is examined. Also included is a discussion of issues related to responsible use, teacher training, and classroom implementation, and the ways in which technology applications can influence the curriculum content and process. The major emphasis is on determining the specific education need (of students, teachers, curriculum objectives or subject area) that computer technology can meet. This course is normally open only to students in the Teaching program.                                  

Estimated TA support: No                                  

Estimated course enrolment: 35                           

Class schedule: Online Asynchronous                                  

Sessional dates of appointment: 2025-05-01 - 2025-06-30                                  

Appointment percentage: 100                                  

Salary:  Minimum stipend as of May 1, 2024 is $9,457.90 (inclusive of vacation pay) for a half credit course. Salary may be prorated based on the appointment percentage.    

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates should possess a doctoral degree and relevant experiences in K-12 settings in a relevant discipline as well as demonstrated currency and mastery of subject area. Mastery and currency may be demonstrated but not limited to scholarly publications establishing expertise in the area.  

Candidates should demonstrate

• Expertise of teaching in an online learning environment
• Expertise of content knowledge including knowledge related to a range of current practices and issues related to assistive technology, online learning, artificial intelligence, immersive technologies as well as instruction related to skills development as related to practical classroom applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practice of equity, diversity and inclusion required.
• An Ontario Teaching Certificate is an asset.                                  

Preferred Qualifications: None  

Description of duties: Teach this half-course graduate online self-directed asynchronous course with individually completed assignments; attend two 90-minute pre-course planning/preparation meetings; be available to students seeking assistance; evaluate and provide students with feedback on their work.                                  

Application Procedure: Please indicate in a letter of application why you believe your experience qualifies you to teach this particular course. Please include a current CV and names of three referees in your cover-letter. If you are selected for an interview, we will notify you to provide reference letters. Apply here: https://hiring.oise.utoronto.ca/sl/sessional_lecturer_jobs

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement. Please note:  Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.